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To (Dm7)I feel so un sure
as I (Bbmaj7)take your hand and lead you (Am7)to the dance floor; as the mu sic dies,
some thing in your eyes
(Bbmaj7)calls to mind a sil ver screen and (Am7)you’re its sad good bye.
I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guil ty feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm, though it’s ea sy to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.
I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)gi ven, so I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.
(Dm7)Time can nev er mend
the (Bbmaj7)care less whis per (Am7)of a good friend; to heart and mind
ig nor ance is kind,
(Bbmaj7)there’s no com fort in the truth, (Am7)pain is all you’ll find.
I’m nev er gon na dance a gain, (Gm7)guil ty feet have got no (Am7)rhy thm, though it’s ea sy to pre tend, I (Am7)know you’re not a fool.
I (Dm)should have known bet ter than to cheat a friend, and (Gm7)waste a chance that I’ve been (Am7)gi ven, so I’m nev er gon na dance a gain the (Am7)way I dance with you.
(Am7)way I dance with you, oh.
(Am7)way I dance with you.
Careless Whisper — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Careless Whisper" by George Michael as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 77 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Careless Whisper”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Careless Whisper" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Careless Whisper" by George Michael in?
- The backing track is in F at 77 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Careless Whisper" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Careless Whisper"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Careless Whisper", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Careless Whisper" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Careless Whisper"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Careless Whisper"?
- "Careless Whisper" was originally performed by George Michael. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Michael are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Michael: "Careless Whisper", "I Can't Make You Love Me", "Let Her Down Easy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Careless Whisper" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.